Business Details
Trusted Funeral Directors in Manchester
Owen Baker Funeral Directors is a family-run business serving Manchester and the North West since 1987. With over 36 years of combined experience, our team provides compassionate support during difficult times, offering tailored funeral arrangements that respect individual wishes regardless of background or beliefs. We specialise in traditional and alternative funerals, including woodland burials and eco-friendly options, with a comprehensive selection of coffins and caskets.Our services extend to chapel of rest facilities, diverse transport options, and full ceremonial coordination. We prioritise dignity, transparency, and personal connection, ensuring families receive both professional expertise and genuine empathy throughout the process.
Services
Traditional Funerals
Woodland Burials
Humanist Ceremonies
Coffin Selection
Funeral Transport
Chapel of Rest
Cremation Services
Memorial Masonry
Eco-Friendly Funerals
Personalised Funeral Arrangements
Highlights and features
- We offer 36 years of combined experience in funeral care
- Our family-run business provides personalised service with local knowledge
- We handle all aspects including eco-friendly woodland burials and traditional ceremonies
- Our chapel of rest offers private, adaptable spaces for final goodbyes
- We coordinate specialist transport including horse-drawn hearses and vintage motorcycles
What people say
Professionalism
Kindness and sensitivity
Personalised arrangements
Dignified service
Supportive guidance
Services
Traditional Funerals
We arrange traditional funeral services with full ceremonial elements including coffin selection, hearse transportation, and officiant coordination. Our team handles all logistical aspects while respecting cultural and religious customs. Families receive guidance on eulogies, floral arrangements, and memorial publications.
Woodland Burials
Our woodland burial service provides environmentally conscious alternatives using biodegradable coffins in natural settings. We coordinate site selection, ceremony planning, and memorial options while maintaining full regulatory compliance. Clients receive guidance on sustainable practices and commemoration choices.
Chapel of Rest
Our private chapel allows families to spend time with their loved one in a dignified setting. The adaptable space accommodates religious and secular requirements with 24/7 access. Our staff provides discreet support while ensuring appropriate care and security for the deceased.
Funeral Transport
We supply diverse transport options including luxury limousines, classic hearses, and specialist vehicles like horse-drawn carriages. Our fleet accommodates both traditional and unique requirements with professional drivers and ceremonial presentation.
Coffin Selection
Clients choose from extensive coffin and casket ranges including traditional oak, Italian designs, and eco-friendly alternatives. We offer customisation with personal artwork and provide samples for decision-making. Our suppliers maintain ethical production standards with tree-planting initiatives.
People
Owen Baker
Founder
With over three decades of funeral service experience, Owen established the business to provide compassionate, personalised care during bereavement. His approach combines professional expertise with personal understanding of loss.
Tim
Funeral Director
Tim coordinates funeral arrangements with sensitivity, drawing on extensive experience in ceremonial planning and family support. He ensures every detail reflects the family's wishes while maintaining professional standards.
Nathaniel
Funeral Arranger
Nathaniel provides empathetic guidance during arrangements, specialising in creating meaningful tributes. His attention to detail ensures smooth coordination of complex requirements while supporting grieving families.
Questions
What funeral types do you offer?
We provide traditional funerals, woodland burials, humanist ceremonies, and cremations with full personalisation options.
Can I customise coffin designs?
Yes, we offer biodegradable, traditional, and picture-printed coffins with custom artwork options available.
Do you handle repatriation?
We can arrange transportation for deceased persons within the UK and internationally through our network.
What support do you provide?
Our team offers 24/7 assistance with arrangements, documentation, and emotional support throughout the process.
Are viewings available?
Our chapel of rest provides private viewing facilities with flexible access for family members.
How are costs structured?
We provide transparent pricing with itemised breakdowns, including government-fixed cremation/burial fees.
